January 2024 in “International Journal of Medical and Exercise Science” A structured exercise program significantly improved the physical and mental well-being of young women with PCOS.
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January 2021 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Testosterone with dutasteride improves muscle strength and body composition in trans men.
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December 2002 in “Der Hautarzt” TrichoScan accurately measures hair growth and loss, showing increased hair counts and thickness with treatment.
September 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Case Reports” Clomiphene testing can help find ovarian causes of high testosterone in postmenopausal women.
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April 2008 in “Progrès en Urologie” April 2024 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Guidelines for full-body skin exams, including hidden areas, are needed to guide doctors and inform patients.
October 2006 in “Eclética Química” Three methods accurately measure finasteride in tablets using dyes and bromate-bromide.
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October 2008 in “Chromatographia” A fast and accurate method was developed to measure alfuzosin and dutasteride in human plasma.
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January 1988 in “PubMed” Swimming in pools with high copper can turn hair green, especially if hair is damaged.
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October 2021 in “Medicine” Exercising women should be screened for anemia due to its prevalence and impact on performance.
April 2013 in “The Journal of Urology” Researchers created a simple tool to predict bladder blockage from prostate enlargement using urine flow rate and prostate volume.
Finasteride reduces DHT levels and affects gene expression in fish, similar to its effects in humans.
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February 2025 in “Endocrine” Confirm testosterone levels with advanced tests to avoid unnecessary procedures.
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September 2013 in “Steroids” The DHT immunoassay is unreliable due to high cross-reactivity with testosterone.
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May 2021 in “Molecules” The hair test for vitamin D could be a useful alternative to blood tests, providing a longer-term vitamin D status, but more research is needed.
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June 2007 in “Journal of Statistical Planning and Inference” The flexible fixed-sequence testing method allows for more effective evaluation of multiple goals in a clinical trial while controlling the risk of false positives.
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February 2003 in “Farmaco” Method quickly measures finasteride concentration in capsules.
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June 2009 in “Journal of Molecular Endocrinology” Finasteride exposure harms tadpole reproduction and hormone balance.
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November 2009 in “The Neurologist/The neurologist” If someone has scaly skin, muscle stiffness, and intellectual disability, doctors should consider Sjogren-Larsson Syndrome, but other conditions if more symptoms are present.
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October 2005 in “Analytical Sciences” A new method was developed to measure and assess the activity and inhibition of the enzyme steroid 5α-reductase.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New method measures skin cell turnover quickly and effectively, showing turnover slows with age and responds more to treatments in older skin.
The document tests knowledge and decision-making in hematology through multiple-choice questions.
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April 2008 in “Progrès en Urologie” Systematic end-of-trial biopsies are the most reliable way to assess outcomes.
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January 2005 in “Dermatology” Trichoscan is a reliable method for measuring hair growth and monitoring treatment effectiveness in hair loss.
January 2001 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A test for nail fungus was most accurate with PAS stain, low-dose spironolactone helped two-thirds of acne patients, metformin reduced symptoms of HIV-related fat distribution changes with some side effects, and skin examination with dermoscopy was better at detecting abnormal moles, while temporary tattoos can cause skin reactions.
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January 1983 in “Journal of Chromatography B Biomedical Sciences and Applications” Human hair follicles can assess carcinogen metabolism and imidazole compounds might be effective anticarcinogens.
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January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A simple test can help diagnose a rare bruising disorder after ruling out other causes.
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October 2011 in “Clinica Chimica Acta” Hot water and UV exposure reduce hair cortisol levels, with the back of the head showing the most consistent levels.
January 1990 in “Medical Entomology and Zoology” A new method can quickly detect alcohol abuse by analyzing hair in under an hour.
November 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” The method effectively mimics shaving damage on skin for testing skincare products.